Seven Questions about the Journey

Why are we leaving in such unreadiness?
– Your name was last.
Is it too late to call? Is there still time to confess?
– The moment's passed.
If the weather is stormy, should we go nonetheless?
– None forecast.
Where are our dogs and our horses? Can you guess?
– Slain. Shot. Gassed.
How will we know when we reach our new address?
– Heed the blast.
How do we look in our fine new leaving-dress?
– Alone. Aghast.
Where are we going, so light and riderless?
– Nowhere. Fast.

Don Paterson, 2011